According to Deloitte, the global CRE and FM landscape faces a period of rapid evolution, shaped by economic uncertainty and a renewed focus on efficiency and value. This year’s World FM Day theme was ‘Resilience in action: FM thriving in ...

Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...

Compliance based safety is a priority for FMs, but behavioural safety can also be used to help reduce workplace incidents and create a safer working environment. How can facilities managers with health and safety responsibilities encourage employees to take personal ...

This is the first time in history that employers are managing five different generations. Surveys have shown that while Gen Z report lower job satisfaction and burnout than any other group, 73 per cent of over 50s feel overlooked by ...

Whether new to the profession, working as the client-side FM or for a services provider, according to L&D experts, joining a networking group is a valuable way to exchange ideas and hear from different perspectives. What advice would you give ...

According to the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood, changes to employer NIC contributions which are due to rise this April could intensify cost challenges. How is the foodservice and hospitality sector preparing to meet these ...

2024 was a year of change. The election of a new Government heralded an historic budget and plans to overhaul employment legislation. Alongside this, facilities managers are striving to meet net zero, adopt new technologies and wrestle with the challenges ...

With the number of universities offering postgraduate degree level qualifications having shrunk over the last decade, what more can the sector do to support and encourage the next generation of FM leaders? What opportunities are available for FMs to increase ...

According to the HSE, an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety were reported in 2022/23, with approximately half of the 1.8 million workers attributing their conditions to these issues. With Deloitte research revealing that the cost to ...

It’s estimated that two thirds of FM services are outsourced as it’s seen as the best way to increase efficiency and tap into expertise. However, there has been a recent trend towards the adoption of self-delivered solutions. How can FM’s ...